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    L702x Mini Display Port to VGA

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by madmattd, May 10, 2012.

  1. madmattd

    madmattd Notebook Deity

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    Anyone know if the so-called Mac-only mDP -> VGA converters work on our l702x? I would guess they do, but one never knows sometimes. Looking at the cheapest option on Newegg: Newegg.com - Mini Display Port to VGA Female Adapter for Mac.

    Alternatively, I could get a mDP -> DVI and use one of the several HDMI->VGA adapters I have from my desktop video cards. Might give me the best flexibility? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816156

    Doing a presentation for a school class next week so need to sort this out.
     
    madmattd, May 10, 2012
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  2. RoninB

    RoninB Newbie

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    The XS L702x is a Mini DisplayPort but the item N82E16812816156 from newegg.com is a Mini-DVI there is a difference. be careful which one you buy.

    see attached pic.
     

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    Vipervlv Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tested the method with the DP to DVI to VGA - its a no go - the digital signal can't be transformed to analog over these. I have all sorts of DVI-I // DVI-A adapters. The only one could work (I think) can be the apple one - direct link from mDP to VGA.
     
    Vipervlv, Dec 12, 2012
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